Ralph Eugene Arnold, 78, of Henrico, NC, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014.

He was born in Roanoke, VA to the late William Porter and Mary Arnona Hayes Arnold.

Ralph was retired from the US Navy as a Senior Chief.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mary McFall Arnold; his sons, William Diamond and his wife, Valerie of Henrico, Ralph Arnold, Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL; his daughters, Danielle Leckie of Scotland, Donna A. Thibodeau and Tracy A. Jette’, both of St. Petersburg, FL; his brother, Eddie Arnold and his wife, Linda of Chesapeake, VA; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Rick Gaskins officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Halifax County Home, Health, and Hospice at 220 Smith Church Road, Bldg. C, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

The flag at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services will fly at half staff in honor of Mr. Arnold’s service to his country.